Yep… you lazy bum 😉 I tease, of course.
Yes indeed.
Yep. Religious beliefs.
But now I’ve Googled it and it says he had had influenza and left hospital against doctor’s orders. So. I might have read this wrong somewhere.
Whatever the reason, it was accidental!

Prince OD’d on his flight home from his last ever show. The doctors where his plane made an emergency medical landing tried to keep him there. He insisted on going home. When he got back to Minn., he was not only sick with bronchitis but in massive pain from two damaged hips. Somehow he convinced his doctor to prescribe Fentanyl, which in the hands of a non-medical person can be deadly. It was to him.

As I remember, at least one of his hips was surgically repaired, but it didn’t work. He was a Jehovahs Witness. They allow nothing foreign in the body. No blood and certainly not the plastic and metal that a hip replacement requires.

All of that said, I have a replaced hip and severe osteoarthritis in my lowest four vertebrae. I live with pain on a daily basis. It is not to the level Prince suffered, but everyday is a new adventure in pain, mobility issues and pain management via meds. I understand what Prince did. He was trying to ease his pain. Nothing more. Just like Tom Petty did after him.

Neither of them should have been touring. They should have been in a hospital being repaired.

Neil Young once said, “the thing that makes you are, will kill you in the end.” Prince wore high heels all of his life because he was 5′ 1″. He jumped all over the stage, he did cartwheels. Petty played until he couldn’t because the show must go on. He played his last ever show and died three days later. Me? I carried 40 pounds of cameras on my right side for almost 40 years.

Thank you, Ray. I knew it was a combo of all that. I knew he was Jehova Witness and would not allow blood transfusions. I didn’t realise he had had one of his hips done. Foe sure wearing those heels were nefarious to his poor hips.

It is so true…in excess, what makes you can definitely kill you (or damage you, as in your case).

I don’t know if it’s excess. We are driven to do what we do. I know much better, but I’m going to photograph a second line tomorrow. I’m always happy when I don’t fall down in the street and break something.

You must be bored. Maybe you can find out how tall I am. I guess I got him confused with my wife who is 5’ 1”. Or, my buddy, Nils… BTW, try Laskowitzpictures.com. It’s still a work in progress, but you’ll get the idea.

Ha ha ha! I was looking for video no. 2 and then it nagged at me – the height thing, so I checked 😉 I couldn’t even begin guess at yours 🙂
And I did! Check Laskowitzpictures.com… After that, I checked your Storyteller one 😉

Nils Lofgrin is the other one. He is between 5’1″ and 5’3″. He is probably one of the world’s best guitar players, playing in both Neil Young’s Crazy Horse and Bruce Springsteens E Street Band and still having his own solo career. He used to do complete flips on stage. Today, he has both hips replaced.

Damn Frank, you picked my song! It would not be cool if you weren’t the maestro of the proceedings, but seeing as how you make this whole swim possible, Imma ease up on the critique. But yeah, I do loves me that song very much.

Marc,
Well … I hang my head down on this one. I don’t know many Prince songs, and as per my personal code, I left the biggies for others to use … including your choice. I think that song, but for me, I’m bummed that the lady in the mustard gold in the intro didn’t appear in the video much after that.

I have a sentimental link to this song via ballroom world. A couple of points. 1) this couple has appeared on Dancing with the Stars (dancing to Michael Buble singing), 2) she wear that yellow dress very well oddly, also on DWTS), and 3) she is my link to the stars because I have held her in frame, and danced with her some – but she wasn’t wearing the yellow dress … so I had to use it. 4) When they are done around 2 minutes, forward ahead to 5 minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYX1pgg2Flc … Enjoy.

Great choice Frank… I was too going for …the other big hit but decided to add this one instead The Beautiful Ones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElQm0T1k-Wc Happy Saturday and weekend to the host and friends! 🙂 Yamas! 🙂

Thank you, Dale! I was going for the …’feathered’ hit but last minute picked that one. Couldn’t help thinking though the predicament of that woman, having to choose! Either way she’d end up with a squeaky voice either whispering intimately in her ear or yelling at her for her bad choice!!!! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

Marina,
Wow … My choice affected two early birds. WOW! See my reply to Marc about the reason why I picked the song … and I hope you watch the link I gave him. Meanwhile, yours is a good choice … Plus, Apollonia looks great!

Robin,
Good morning to the Queen of Walktober! I don’t know this one … but I like it. Definitely funky … as a ballroom guy, I hear West Coast Swing. My walk will go up Tuesday night – how you have good shoes for the long walk. Then again, I know you are in shape for it.

👍 I was rushing on Saturday for a funeral I had to go to in the early afternoon. I popped into the concert from time to time and lost the thread of the comments. I see the teasing in there. It’s so you. No worries I never get offended. I wonder if that’s an aging thing. Have a great week. 😍😎

In trying to avoid the most popular songs from Prince, I chose to select a song that showcases his super good guitar playing. Prince was a unique artist/song writer in so many ways.
Here’s the song showcasing his great guitar playing skills. Enjoy …Isadora 😎
Prince – The Question of U (Official Music Video) https://youtu.be/lwRKFQaWaBM/

I always found it interesting that he was such a little guy with a huge sense of his own sexuality. Many of his videos were created around that. I had another tune I won’t add now but I do hope someone adds it. The video is ??? can’t say. ~~~ : ( I’ll add it Sunday but I doubt if anyone won’t select it. 👍🏻😎

Yes, definitely a bluesy sound. I mostly know the popular songs by Prince.
I listened to this one because of his guitar playing. He was right up there with B.B. King.
Glad I found a unique one for the concert. 👍🏻😎

Ray,
Oh wow … thank you for this one. I wonder if he ever performed it, or was it soundcheck must. Whichever, fabulous!!!! FYI: I tried to fix the link, but I was unsuccessful. Dale came through, so I’m not worried about it. …. that is such a fabulous take! … but I did find a longer version. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouVK4op3mLc … MANY thanks for the selection.

Debra,
One I don’t know, but I liked it! … and Dale go you the green flag on the pick. FYI: Use the SEARCH function for the page. If you are Windows, CRTL + F … If Apple, COMMAND + F (I think). …. Whichever, search for a keyword such as Controversy.

Wow Frank…157 comments and mine will make 158, is mighty impressive, You’re the top cyber-DJ to be sure.

As for Prince who wore high heeled Manolos on stage, it’s a pity he took such an early flight and now his family are fighting like feral cats over his bounty sired from his genius. They probably collectively couldn’t compose a laundry list but, hey, entitlement rules the world.

Susannah,
The musical events here are a gathering of people. I love it that people get together to talk about the song, the artist, or whatever – so thanks for joining in. Here’s a song for you … Let’s Go Crazy … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXJhDltzYVQ

Ah Frank, Ginger Baker died. I loved him. He was 80, but still. I can hear him. I was in high School and my boyfriend had posters of Cream in his bedroom. We’d sneak in there for a quick canoodle while the band played on. RIP Mr. Drummer. sigh

Hey, Frank. Sorry, I am late to the party. I was afraid there would be nothing left for me on Dat Two, but that is not the case.
Prince was on a level of his own. A musical genius from a great era in music. So many, great songs mentioned here, but I am total shock that no one submitted this one gem…..Little Red Corvette https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0KpfrJE4zw

https://youtu.be/6SFNW5F8K9Y … This makes no sense in the context of the blog, but wait for it. At 3:30. This is the Concert for George. You can see his son. Dhani, nodding approvingly at Prince. Prince is playing Eric Clapton’s part on the original recording.

And because I still have Prince on the brain, I thought it would be nice to share a cover he did of Joni Mitchell’s “A Case of U” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPTNKE2pfjs
Because he was not averse to doing so… he was brilliant but he also recognized other’s brilliance.

He was. I started listening to him in approximately 1981. A girl (that I was interested in) pointed out that under the funk there was some incredible guitar work. As you might imagine, I decided to do some, er, research.

On kidding … that why you are perfect for it. Not sure how many more concerts, but … no end yet. 🙂 … well, I think I’ve decided what the last one will be. (I’m mum) … and I’ll announce the next performers Thurs evening. Meanwhile – my Walktober post just went live.

Well I am waaaaaaay late!
I was going to go with Kiss but you hijacked that one nice and early!
Did anyone choose The Most Beautiful Girl in the World? I won’t put the link but it’s my favourite after Kiss and When Doves Cry.
Sorry for being absent… I was here in fiery spirit
🔥💜